Apple MacBook Air vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook Air
Apple MacBook Air
MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Air and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

vivid full hd display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Air and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Air vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Air MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.95 cm x 19.2 cm x 1.7 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.06 kg 1.7 kg
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Air MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glossy MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Air MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 1.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache L2 - 3 MB L3 - 24 MB
Front Side Bus 800 MHz -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Apple MacBook Air MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
RAM 2 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1066 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Apple MacBook Air MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Air MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GT 320M Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Allocated RAM Size 256 MB -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Air MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Apple MacBook Air MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 39.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Air MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Apple MacBook Air MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (white)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Precision touchpad, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Air MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
Headphone output
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Air MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Operating System (OS) Apple MacOS X 10.6 Windows 11 Home
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple iChat, Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Front Row, Photo Booth, Apple Spaces, Apple Quick Look, Apple Time Machine, Apple iLife '11 MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Air MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Features Aluminum enclosure MIL-STD-810G tested
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 003UK
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